Controls Engineer II — On-Site Automation & Commissioning

Tool & Design, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tool & Design, Inc. in Ohio is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and support industrial automation systems for custom machinery.

This hands-on role involves PLC and HMI development, system integration, on-site commissioning, and collaboration with mechanical engineers, electricians, and customers. You will design control architectures, develop electrical schematics, and ensure robust, well-documented solutions while troubleshooting complex systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in industrial automation or machine controls.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Experience with HMI and VFDs development and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, etc.).
• Understanding of electrical control systems, sensors, actuators, and safety circuits.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and debug PLC, HMI, and motion control systems for custom automated equipment.
• Develop electrical control architectures, including I/O layouts, network configurations, and safety systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support machine startup, debugging, and commissioning on-site and in-house.
• Interface with customers to understand requirements and provide technical support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

VFDs development

Electrical schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell control systems

Mitsubishi control systems

Omron control system

Job description

Tool & Design, Inc. in Ohio is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to design, program, and support industrial automation systems for custom machinery.

This hands-on role involves PLC and HMI development, system integration, on-site commissioning, and collaboration with mechanical engineers, electricians, and customers. You will design control architectures, develop electrical schematics, and ensure robust, well-documented solutions while troubleshooting complex systems.